Sequoia sempervirens - Coast Redwood
This evergreen is the tallest-growing tree in the world;
in its native USA it can reach a height of more than 100 metres and live
for over 2000 years. Here in Wales there are only relatively young trees,
all less than 50 metres in height.
Quite commonly planted in parks, Californian redwoods seem to do best
when they are sheltered from cold dry winds. The climate of Wales
therefore suits them very well.
The thick, spongy bark resists fungi, insect infestation and even
forest fires.
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